Modified Universal Goniometer for Objective Assessment of Forward Head Posture in Clinical Settings
Journal Title: MGM JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 3
Abstract
Accurate assessment of the forward head posture needs sophisticated, high-end equipment, which may not be available always. A modified universal goniometer was designed for routine clinical use by which forward head posture can be assessed by measuring craniovertebral and craniohorizontal angles. The device was tested in 23 young male subjects by two independent tester s and was found to be reasonably accurate. The device is simple, cost-effective and reliable for use in clinical physiotherapy for objective assessment of the forward head posture.
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